Good morning!

DANIEL AT CHRISTMAS DINNER

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 1 Timothy 1:15-16

I asked the Lord to be my Savior many years ago, and He has made such a difference in my life. I so often take Him for granted. He has blessed our family beyond our wildest dreams. Heartaches and sorrows, yes, they have come along the way, too, and life isn't always rosy, but just knowing that God is there and His hand is guiding and protecting us, and that one day we will spend eternity with him and there will be no sorrow anymore. I look forward to that day! Folks, if you have been putting off making a decision to follow Jesus, I would beg of you to make things right. 

I don't know if I mentioned that little Jefferson Davis is getting the chicken pox now. He and Lacey get a bit crabby, but poor Caleb is so sick. It just tears me up to see him in bed and so sick. He's one who usually doesn't get sick. First he got hit with that terrible intestinal flu we all got, and now chicken pox, back to back. Hopefully today will be a better day.

We are taking a break from homeschooling this week. We actually schooled all the way through last week. The kids are doing great. They are all learning independently now for the most part at this time. I have just begun working with Jed a tiny bit. I am so looking forward to teaching my little three. Oh, how rewarding it is to teach a little one to read. I am happy to say we have raised 6 avid readers, and it just tickles me! 

I am thinking more and more these days of my children's futures. I wonder what their spouses will be like. What they will do..what their children will be like. I am praying about all these things. I have been for many years. I often wonder how the prayers of my ancestors have affected my life. I feel so blessed knowing that William Bradford, the second governor of the original colonies, was my great-great-great (many more greats!) grandfather. Daniel has been reading his journal this year, the one he wrote while coming over on the Mayflower. It's incredible to have such journals, and he was such a godly man. He is one person I look forward to meeting in Heaven one day!

Well, my many duties call. One being to bake a chocolate cake for my friend's birthday! So you have a wonderful day, and be sweet!